Systems Engineer II - Software

Overview

We are seeking a talented and motivated Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team in Mesa, AZ. In this role, you will lead DO-178C documentation planning, development, and compliance execution for software embedded in multi-discipline defense training solutions. You will partner with other teams to ensure rigorous requirements, design assurance, verification, traceability, configuration management, and certification readiness aligned to DO-178C and related aerospace/defense standards. If you have a passion for technology and a knack for problem-solving, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and maintenance of lifecycle data, documentation, planning, development and compliance execution for software in multidiscipline defense training solutions
• Define and maintain compliance strategy, including planning, standards alignment, review gates, and evidence collection.
• Own/drive the traceability chain across high-level requirements → low-level requirements → design → code → verification results.
• Author and maintain deliverables appropriate to the program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure processes, testing and procedures are satisfying objectives.
• Conduct system testing and validation to ensure optimal performance.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for system-related issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in systems engineering or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience producing and leading documentation (planning + lifecycle data) on real programs. DO-178C experience strongly preferred.
• Strong, hands on experience in languages such as C/C++, or other languages depending on stack.
• Experience with system testing and validation techniques.
• Experience with MIL-STD's
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Military service or government contract experience preferred.
• Able to speak comfortably with management, program managers and directors, and clients.
• Willing and able to travel both in and outside US.
• Ability to obtain Secret Security Clearance required.